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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 320.56 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 320.56 and 191.56 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 320.56 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/320.56 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 320.56 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 61,406.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,406.47/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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