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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.31, 294.07 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.31, 294.07 and 208.71 is: 287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.31 : 294.07 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.31/294.07 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.31x = 294.07 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.31x = 61,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,374.40/213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.73

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