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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 293.34 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 293.34 and 200.68 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 293.34 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/293.34 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 293.34 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 58,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,867.47/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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