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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.14, 292.13 and 207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.14, 292.13 and 207.35 is: 285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.14 : 292.13 = 207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.14/292.13 = 207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.14x = 292.13 × 207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.14x = 60,573.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,573.16/212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.53

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