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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.06, 294.34 and 203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.06, 294.34 and 203.06 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.06 : 294.34 = 203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.06/294.34 = 203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.06x = 294.34 × 203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.06x = 59,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,768.68/213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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