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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 320.14 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 320.14 and 190.63 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 320.14 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/320.14 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 320.14 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 61,027.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027.01/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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