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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.83, 293.83 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.83, 293.83 and 200.53 is: 276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.83 : 293.83 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.83/293.83 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.83x = 293.83 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.83x = 58,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,919.94/212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.84

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