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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 508.10 and 212.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 508.10 and 212.83 is: 293.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 508.10 = 212.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/508.10 = 212.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 508.10 × 212.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 108,138.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,138.92/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.77

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