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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 292.56 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 292.56 and 206.28 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 292.56 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/292.56 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 292.56 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 60,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,349.28/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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