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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 294.80 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 294.80 and 209.55 is: 289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 294.80 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/294.80 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 294.80 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 61,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,774.29/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.21

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