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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 319.47 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 319.47 and 97.44 is: 146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 319.47 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/319.47 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 319.47 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 31,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,129.16/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.15

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