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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.58, 294.55 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.58, 294.55 and 189.98 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.58 : 294.55 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.58/294.55 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.58x = 294.55 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.58x = 55,958.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,958.61/213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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