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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.94, 294.04 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.94, 294.04 and 206.06 is: 284.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.94 : 294.04 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.94/294.04 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.94x = 294.04 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.94x = 60,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,589.88/212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.54

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