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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.20, 319.04 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.20, 319.04 and 132.08 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.20 : 319.04 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.20/319.04 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.20x = 319.04 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.20x = 42,138.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,138.80/213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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