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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 296.23 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 296.23 and 210.52 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 296.23 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/296.23 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 296.23 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 62,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,362.34/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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