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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.99, 320.78 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.99, 320.78 and 191.07 is: 286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.99 : 320.78 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.99/320.78 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.99x = 320.78 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.99x = 61,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,290.48/213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.42

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