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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.19, 319.79 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.19, 319.79 and 97.28 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.19 : 319.79 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.19/319.79 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.19x = 319.79 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.19x = 31,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,110.27/213.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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