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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 320.16 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 320.16 and 190.56 is: 285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 320.16 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/320.16 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 320.16 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 61,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,009.69/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.84

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