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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 293.36 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 293.36 and 202.56 is: 278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 293.36 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/293.36 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 293.36 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 59,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,423.00/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.98

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