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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 320.13 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 320.13 and 195.78 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 320.13 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/320.13 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 320.13 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 62,675.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,675.05/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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