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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 295.45 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 295.45 and 196.73 is: 271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 295.45 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/295.45 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 295.45 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 58,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,122.89/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.93

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