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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 319.84 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 319.84 and 188.22 is: 281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 319.84 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/319.84 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 319.84 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 60,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,200.28/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.66

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