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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.14, 532.89 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.14, 532.89 and 211.48 is: 291.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.14 : 532.89 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.14/532.89 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.14x = 532.89 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.14x = 112,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,695.58/386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.85

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