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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.09, 319.41 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.09, 319.41 and 104.73 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.09 : 319.41 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.09/319.41 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.09x = 319.41 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.09x = 33,451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,451.81/213.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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