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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.90, 294.51 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.90, 294.51 and 203.10 is: 279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.90 : 294.51 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.90/294.51 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.90x = 294.51 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.90x = 59,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,814.98/213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.64

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