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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 293.20 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 293.20 and 192.38 is: 264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 293.20 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/293.20 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 293.20 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 56,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,403.87/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.71

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