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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.27, 319.42 and 196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.27, 319.42 and 196.41 is: 294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.27 : 319.42 = 196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.27/319.42 = 196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.27x = 319.42 × 196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.27x = 62,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,737.28/213.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.17

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