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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 294.48 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 294.48 and 201.74 is: 278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 294.48 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/294.48 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 294.48 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 59,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,408.40/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.60

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