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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.16, 319.72 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.16, 319.72 and 121.57 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.16 : 319.72 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.16/319.72 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.16x = 319.72 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.16x = 38,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,868.36/213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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