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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.43, 319.66 and 208.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.43, 319.66 and 208.87 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.43 : 319.66 = 208.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.43/319.66 = 208.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.43x = 319.66 × 208.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.43x = 66,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,767.38/213.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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