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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.98, 292.01 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.98, 292.01 and 208.88 is: 286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.98 : 292.01 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.98/292.01 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.98x = 292.01 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.98x = 60,993.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,993.64/212.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.38

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