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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.56, 510 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.56, 510 and 212.20 is: 292.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.56 : 510 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.56/510 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.56x = 510 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.56x = 108,222
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,222/369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.84

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