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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.11, 294.58 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.11, 294.58 and 196.10 is: 271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.11 : 294.58 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.11/294.58 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.11x = 294.58 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.11x = 57,768.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,768.12/213.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.07

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