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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 319.80 and 104.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 319.80 and 104.97 is: 157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 319.80 = 104.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/319.80 = 104.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 319.80 × 104.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 33,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,569.41/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.47

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