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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 292.48 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 292.48 and 202.86 is: 278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 292.48 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/292.48 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 292.48 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 59,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,332.49/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.32

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