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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 319.59 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 319.59 and 191.12 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 319.59 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/319.59 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 319.59 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 61,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,078.44/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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