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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 507.16 and 212.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 507.16 and 212.26 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 507.16 = 212.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/507.16 = 212.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 507.16 × 212.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 107,649.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,649.78/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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