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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.99, 321.39 and 196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.99, 321.39 and 196.17 is: 294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.99 : 321.39 = 196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.99/321.39 = 196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.99x = 321.39 × 196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.99x = 63,047.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,047.08/213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.63

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