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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.44, 513.95 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.44, 513.95 and 212.94 is: 293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 513.95 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/513.95 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 513.95 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 109,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,439.45/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.85

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