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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.56, 537.58 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.56, 537.58 and 212.52 is: 293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.56 : 537.58 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.56/537.58 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.56x = 537.58 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.56x = 114,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,246.50/389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.27

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