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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.76, 399.36 and 212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.76, 399.36 and 212 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.76 : 399.36 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.76/399.36 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.76x = 399.36 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.76x = 84,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,664.32/289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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