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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.54, 295.87 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.54, 295.87 and 208.93 is: 289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.54 : 295.87 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.54/295.87 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.54x = 295.87 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.54x = 61,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,814.64/213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.48

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