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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.07, 319.15 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.07, 319.15 and 97.61 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.07 : 319.15 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.07/319.15 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.07x = 319.15 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.07x = 31,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,151.95/213.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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