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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.33, 318.22 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.33, 318.22 and 188.73 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.33 : 318.22 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.33/318.22 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.33x = 318.22 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.33x = 60,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,058.25/213.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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