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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.19, 293.97 and 192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.19, 293.97 and 192.46 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.19 : 293.97 = 192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.19/293.97 = 192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.19x = 293.97 × 192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.19x = 56,577.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,577.47/213.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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