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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 294.57 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 294.57 and 192.06 is: 264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 294.57 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/294.57 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 294.57 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 56,575.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,575.11/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.79

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