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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 293.55 and 200.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 293.55 and 200.47 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 293.55 = 200.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/293.55 = 200.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 293.55 × 200.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 58,849.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,849.32/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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