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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.13, 319.79 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.13, 319.79 and 130.89 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.13 : 319.79 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.13/319.79 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.13x = 319.79 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.13x = 41,857.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,857.31/213.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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