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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.54, 536.19 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.54, 536.19 and 211.50 is: 291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.54 : 536.19 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.54/536.19 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.54x = 536.19 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.54x = 113,404.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,404.40/388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.87

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