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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 293.73 and 208.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 293.73 and 208.77 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 293.73 = 208.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/293.73 = 208.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 293.73 × 208.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 61,322.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,322.01/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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