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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 296.04 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 296.04 and 192 is: 266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 296.04 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/296.04 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 296.04 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 56,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,839.68/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.10

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