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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.02, 317.50 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.02, 317.50 and 201.20 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.02 : 317.50 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.02/317.50 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.02x = 317.50 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.02x = 63,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,881/213.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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