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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.68, 293.58 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.68, 293.58 and 207.16 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.68 : 293.58 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.68/293.58 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.68x = 293.58 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.68x = 60,818.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,818.03/212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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