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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 293.34 and 210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 293.34 and 210.62 is: 288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 293.34 = 210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/293.34 = 210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 293.34 × 210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 61,783.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,783.27/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.73

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