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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 320.08 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 320.08 and 132.36 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 320.08 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/320.08 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 320.08 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 42,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,365.79/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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