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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.33, 294.54 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.33, 294.54 and 203.49 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.33 : 294.54 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.33/294.54 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.33x = 294.54 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.33x = 59,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,935.94/213.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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