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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.14, 319.84 and 104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.14, 319.84 and 104.87 is: 157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.14 : 319.84 = 104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.14/319.84 = 104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.14x = 319.84 × 104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.14x = 33,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,541.62/213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.37

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