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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 295.38 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 295.38 and 193.05 is: 266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 295.38 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/295.38 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 295.38 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 57,023.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,023.11/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.66

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