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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 293.22 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 293.22 and 208.08 is: 286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 293.22 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/293.22 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 293.22 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 61,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,013.22/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.89

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