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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 294.36 and 191.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 294.36 and 191.37 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 294.36 = 191.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/294.36 = 191.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 294.36 × 191.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 56,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,331.77/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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