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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.86, 293.30 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.86, 293.30 and 201.88 is: 278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.86 : 293.30 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.86/293.30 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.86x = 293.30 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.86x = 59,211.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,211.40/212.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.17

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