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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 294.92 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 294.92 and 194.85 is: 269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 294.92 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/294.92 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 294.92 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 57,464.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,464.19/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.41

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