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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 318.88 and 200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 318.88 and 200.96 is: 300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 318.88 = 200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/318.88 = 200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 318.88 × 200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 64,082.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,082.12/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.69

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