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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.16, 293.88 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.16, 293.88 and 191.56 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.16 : 293.88 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.16/293.88 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.16x = 293.88 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.16x = 56,295.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,295.65/213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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