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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.76, 399.75 and 212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.76, 399.75 and 212 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.76 : 399.75 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.76/399.75 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.76x = 399.75 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.76x = 84,747
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,747/289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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