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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 293.85 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 293.85 and 204.30 is: 281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 293.85 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/293.85 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 293.85 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 60,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,033.56/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.45

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