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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 293.35 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 293.35 and 205.56 is: 283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 293.35 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/293.35 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 293.35 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 60,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,301.03/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.85

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