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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.62, 534.91 and 212.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.62, 534.91 and 212.97 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.62 : 534.91 = 212.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.62/534.91 = 212.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.62x = 534.91 × 212.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.62x = 113,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,919.78/387.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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