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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 319.48 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 319.48 and 121.92 is: 182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 319.48 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/319.48 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 319.48 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 38,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,951.00/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.71

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