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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 297.26 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 297.26 and 211.68 is: 294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 297.26 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/297.26 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 297.26 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 62,924.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,924.00/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.15

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