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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 320.22 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 320.22 and 136.12 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 320.22 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/320.22 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 320.22 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 43,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,588.35/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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