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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 320.16 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 320.16 and 197.04 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 320.16 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/320.16 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 320.16 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 63,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,084.33/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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