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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.06, 513.37 and 212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.06, 513.37 and 212.53 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.06 : 513.37 = 212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.06/513.37 = 212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.06x = 513.37 × 212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.06x = 109,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,106.53/372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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