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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 294.54 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 294.54 and 206.52 is: 284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 294.54 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/294.54 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 294.54 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 60,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,828.40/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.94

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