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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.43, 319.49 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.43, 319.49 and 195.49 is: 292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.43 : 319.49 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.43/319.49 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.43x = 319.49 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.43x = 62,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,457.10/213.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.64

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