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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.11, 319.57 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.11, 319.57 and 97.59 is: 146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.11 : 319.57 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.11/319.57 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.11x = 319.57 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.11x = 31,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,186.99/213.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.34

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