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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.16, 319.74 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.16, 319.74 and 201.62 is: 302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.16 : 319.74 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.16/319.74 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.16x = 319.74 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.16x = 64,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,465.98/213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.43

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