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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.04, 536.86 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.04, 536.86 and 211.99 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.04 : 536.86 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.04/536.86 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.04x = 536.86 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.04x = 113,807.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,807.87/389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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