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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.20, 294.16 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.20, 294.16 and 188.56 is: 260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.20 : 294.16 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.20/294.16 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.20x = 294.16 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.20x = 55,466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,466.81/213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.16

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