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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 532.87 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 532.87 and 211.51 is: 291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 532.87 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/532.87 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 532.87 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 112,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,707.33/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.87

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