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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.13, 320.10 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.13, 320.10 and 132.13 is: 198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.13 : 320.10 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.13/320.10 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.13x = 320.10 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.13x = 42,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,294.81/213.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.45

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