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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.79, 294.41 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.79, 294.41 and 200.60 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.79 : 294.41 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.79/294.41 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.79x = 294.41 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.79x = 59,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,058.65/213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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