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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.03, 407.19 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.03, 407.19 and 212.14 is: 292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.03 : 407.19 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.03/407.19 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.03x = 407.19 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.03x = 86,381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,381.29/295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.79

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