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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 318.47 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 318.47 and 190.89 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 318.47 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/318.47 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 318.47 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 60,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,791.78/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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