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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 319.98 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 319.98 and 190.64 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 319.98 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/319.98 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 319.98 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 61,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,000.99/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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