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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.17, 293.76 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.17, 293.76 and 195.89 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.17 : 293.76 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.17/293.76 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.17x = 293.76 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.17x = 57,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,543.18/213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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