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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 533.93 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 533.93 and 212.27 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 533.93 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/533.93 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 533.93 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 113,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,336.52/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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