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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.75, 320.45 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.75, 320.45 and 192.02 is: 287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.75 : 320.45 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.75/320.45 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.75x = 320.45 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.75x = 61,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,530.25/213.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.86

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