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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.55, 295.19 and 196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.55, 295.19 and 196.54 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.55 : 295.19 = 196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.55/295.19 = 196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.55x = 295.19 × 196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.55x = 58,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,016.64/213.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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