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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 293.40 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 293.40 and 205.58 is: 282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 293.40 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/293.40 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 293.40 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 60,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,317.17/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.28

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