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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 293.70 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 293.70 and 203.07 is: 279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 293.70 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/293.70 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 293.70 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 59,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,641.66/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.50

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