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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.68, 292.25 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.68, 292.25 and 203.14 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.68 : 292.25 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.68/292.25 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.68x = 292.25 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.68x = 59,367.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,367.67/212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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