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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 319.50 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 319.50 and 132.12 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 319.50 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/319.50 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 319.50 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 42,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,212.34/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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