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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 319.20 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 319.20 and 135.96 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 319.20 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/319.20 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 319.20 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 43,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,398.43/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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