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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.04, 536.87 and 212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.04, 536.87 and 212 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.04 : 536.87 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.04/536.87 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.04x = 536.87 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.04x = 113,816.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,816.44/389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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