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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 319.47 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 319.47 and 196.14 is: 293.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 319.47 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/319.47 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 319.47 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 62,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,660.85/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.77

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