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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 319.58 and 104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 319.58 and 104.87 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 319.58 = 104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/319.58 = 104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 319.58 × 104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 33,512.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,512.23/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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