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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.84, 507.54 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.84, 507.54 and 212.50 is: 293.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.84 : 507.54 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.84/507.54 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.84x = 507.54 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.84x = 107,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,852.25/367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.20

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