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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.15, 319.70 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.15, 319.70 and 83.22 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.15 : 319.70 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.15/319.70 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.15x = 319.70 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.15x = 26,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,605.02/213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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