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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 294.60 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 294.60 and 205.12 is: 283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 294.60 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/294.60 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 294.60 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 60,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,428.35/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.41

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