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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 294.81 and 190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 294.81 and 190.57 is: 263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 294.81 = 190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/294.81 = 190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 294.81 × 190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 56,181.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,181.94/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.18

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