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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.73, 295.32 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.73, 295.32 and 195.05 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.73 : 295.32 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.73/295.32 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.73x = 295.32 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.73x = 57,602.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,602.17/213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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