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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 294.96 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 294.96 and 194.24 is: 268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 294.96 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/294.96 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 294.96 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 57,293.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,293.03/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.13

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