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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.40, 319.55 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.40, 319.55 and 195.58 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.40 : 319.55 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.40/319.55 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.40x = 319.55 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.40x = 62,497.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,497.59/213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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