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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.51, 294.93 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.51, 294.93 and 191.64 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.51 : 294.93 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.51/294.93 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.51x = 294.93 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.51x = 56,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,520.39/213.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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