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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.21, 292.83 and 206.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.21, 292.83 and 206.00 is: 284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.21 : 292.83 = 206.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.21/292.83 = 206.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.21x = 292.83 × 206.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.21x = 60,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,321.52/212.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.26

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