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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 294.25 and 206.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 294.25 and 206.11 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 294.25 = 206.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/294.25 = 206.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 294.25 × 206.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 60,647.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,647.87/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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