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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.23, 294.44 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.23, 294.44 and 202.29 is: 279.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.23 : 294.44 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.23/294.44 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.23x = 294.44 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.23x = 59,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,561.26/213.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.34

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