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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.06, 292.30 and 202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.06, 292.30 and 202.73 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.06 : 292.30 = 202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.06/292.30 = 202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.06x = 292.30 × 202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.06x = 59,256.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,256.97/213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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