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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.73, 294.11 and 207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.73, 294.11 and 207.40 is: 285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.73 : 294.11 = 207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.73/294.11 = 207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.73x = 294.11 × 207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.73x = 60,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,998.41/213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.40

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