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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 320.72 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 320.72 and 192.21 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 320.72 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/320.72 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 320.72 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 61,644.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,644.63/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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