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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.47, 537.46 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.47, 537.46 and 212.43 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.47 : 537.46 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.47/537.46 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.47x = 537.46 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.47x = 114,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,168.88/389.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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