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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.16, 293 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.16, 293 and 188.48 is: 259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.16 : 293 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.16/293 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.16x = 293 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.16x = 55,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,224.64/213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.08

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