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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.53, 407.87 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.53, 407.87 and 212.64 is: 293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.53 : 407.87 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.53/407.87 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.53x = 407.87 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.53x = 86,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,729.48/295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.47

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