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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.10, 319.73 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.10, 319.73 and 152.71 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.10 : 319.73 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.10/319.73 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.10x = 319.73 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.10x = 48,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,823.61/213.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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