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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 510.81 and 212.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 510.81 and 212.78 is: 293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 510.81 = 212.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/510.81 = 212.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 510.81 × 212.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 108,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,689.10/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.64

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