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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.92, 533.95 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.92, 533.95 and 212.27 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.92 : 533.95 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.92/533.95 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.92x = 533.95 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.92x = 113,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,338.37/386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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