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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.13, 293.83 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.13, 293.83 and 163.32 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.13 : 293.83 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.13/293.83 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.13x = 293.83 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.13x = 47,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,986.81/213.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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