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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.69, 293.73 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.69, 293.73 and 204.48 is: 282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.69 : 293.73 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.69/293.73 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.69x = 293.73 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.69x = 60,061.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,061.91/212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.40

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