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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 293.54 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 293.54 and 212.28 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 293.54 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/293.54 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 293.54 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 62,312.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,312.67/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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