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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.63, 293.42 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.63, 293.42 and 201.08 is: 277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 293.42 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/293.42 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 293.42 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 59,002.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,002.13/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.49

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