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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.05, 319.69 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.05, 319.69 and 115.63 is: 173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.05 : 319.69 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.05/319.69 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.05x = 319.69 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.05x = 36,964.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,964.45/213.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.50

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