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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.19, 319.86 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.19, 319.86 and 136.23 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.19 : 319.86 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.19/319.86 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.19x = 319.86 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.19x = 43,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,574.53/213.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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