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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.13, 319.83 and 83.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.13, 319.83 and 83.23 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.13 : 319.83 = 83.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.13/319.83 = 83.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.13x = 319.83 × 83.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.13x = 26,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,619.45/213.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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