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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.87, 533.86 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.87, 533.86 and 212.18 is: 292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.87 : 533.86 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.87/533.86 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.87x = 533.86 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.87x = 113,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,273.35/386.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.79

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