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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 319.35 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 319.35 and 136.02 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 319.35 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/319.35 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 319.35 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 43,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,437.99/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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