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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 292.80 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 292.80 and 206.08 is: 283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 292.80 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/292.80 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 292.80 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 60,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,340.22/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.98

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