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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.37, 294.29 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.37, 294.29 and 209.73 is: 290.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.37 : 294.29 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.37/294.29 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.37x = 294.29 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.37x = 61,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,721.44/212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.63

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