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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 508.06 and 212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 508.06 and 212.92 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 508.06 = 212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/508.06 = 212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 508.06 × 212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 108,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,176.14/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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