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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 320.16 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 320.16 and 132.18 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 320.16 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/320.16 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 320.16 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 42,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,318.75/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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