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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.89, 318.94 and 197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.89, 318.94 and 197.06 is: 293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.89 : 318.94 = 197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.89/318.94 = 197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.89x = 318.94 × 197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.89x = 62,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,848.72/213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.84

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