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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.19, 534.28 and 212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.19, 534.28 and 212.53 is: 293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.19 : 534.28 = 212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.19/534.28 = 212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.19x = 534.28 × 212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.19x = 113,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,550.53/387.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.27

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