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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.61, 1,293.90 and 213.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.61, 1,293.90 and 213.35 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.61 : 1,293.90 = 213.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.61/1,293.90 = 213.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.61x = 1,293.90 × 213.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.61x = 276,047.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,047.10/862.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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