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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 320.80 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 320.80 and 191 is: 286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 320.80 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/320.80 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 320.80 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 61,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,272.80/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.75

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