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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.67, 320.13 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.67, 320.13 and 189.16 is: 283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.67 : 320.13 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.67/320.13 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.67x = 320.13 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.67x = 60,555.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,555.79/213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.41

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