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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.02, 319.22 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.02, 319.22 and 140.72 is: 210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.02 : 319.22 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.02/319.22 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.02x = 319.22 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.02x = 44,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,918.34/213.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.87

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