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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.29, 320.16 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.29, 320.16 and 189.06 is: 283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.29 : 320.16 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.29/320.16 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.29x = 320.16 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.29x = 60,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,529.45/213.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.79

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