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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 320.36 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 320.36 and 188.03 is: 281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 320.36 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/320.36 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 320.36 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 60,237.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,237.29/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.93

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