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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.52, 294.96 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.52, 294.96 and 194.08 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.52 : 294.96 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.52/294.96 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.52x = 294.96 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.52x = 57,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,245.84/213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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