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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 293.54 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 293.54 and 202.91 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 293.54 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/293.54 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 293.54 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 59,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,559.72/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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