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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.15, 317.88 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.15, 317.88 and 194.93 is: 290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.15 : 317.88 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.15/317.88 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.15x = 317.88 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.15x = 61,964.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,964.35/213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.71

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