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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.49, 319.62 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.49, 319.62 and 196.48 is: 294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.49 : 319.62 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.49/319.62 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.49x = 319.62 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.49x = 62,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,797.34/213.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.15

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