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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.42, 293.63 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.42, 293.63 and 207.66 is: 285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.42 : 293.63 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.42/293.63 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.42x = 293.63 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.42x = 60,974.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,974.17/213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.70

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