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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 513.82 and 212.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 513.82 and 212.86 is: 293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 513.82 = 212.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/513.82 = 212.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 513.82 × 212.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 109,371.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,371.73/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.71

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