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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.31, 506.91 and 212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.31, 506.91 and 212.06 is: 292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.31 : 506.91 = 212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.31/506.91 = 212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.31x = 506.91 × 212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.31x = 107,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,497.40/367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.66

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