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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.87, 294.93 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.87, 294.93 and 210.63 is: 290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.87 : 294.93 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.87/294.93 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.87x = 294.93 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.87x = 62,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,121.11/213.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.46

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