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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.26, 319.70 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.26, 319.70 and 191.52 is: 287.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.26 : 319.70 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.26/319.70 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.26x = 319.70 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.26x = 61,228.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,228.94/213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.11

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