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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 319.32 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 319.32 and 121.54 is: 182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 319.32 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/319.32 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 319.32 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 38,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,808.86/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.17

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