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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 294.04 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 294.04 and 163.91 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 294.04 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/294.04 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 294.04 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 48,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,196.10/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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