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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.28, 319.77 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.28, 319.77 and 196.34 is: 294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.28 : 319.77 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.28/319.77 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.28x = 319.77 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.28x = 62,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,782.04/213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.37

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