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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.77, 294.90 and 205.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.77, 294.90 and 205.49 is: 283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.77 : 294.90 = 205.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.77/294.90 = 205.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.77x = 294.90 × 205.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.77x = 60,599.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,599.00/213.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.48

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