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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 296.04 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 296.04 and 210.52 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 296.04 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/296.04 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 296.04 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 62,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,322.34/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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