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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.13, 508.07 and 212.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.13, 508.07 and 212.97 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.13 : 508.07 = 212.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.13/508.07 = 212.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.13x = 508.07 × 212.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.13x = 108,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,203.67/368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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