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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 318.62 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 318.62 and 192.56 is: 287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 318.62 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/318.62 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 318.62 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 61,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,353.47/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.80

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