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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 294.06 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 294.06 and 207.62 is: 285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 294.06 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/294.06 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 294.06 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 61,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,052.74/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.72

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