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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.20, 320.07 and 203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.20, 320.07 and 203.75 is: 305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.20 : 320.07 = 203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.20/320.07 = 203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.20x = 320.07 × 203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.20x = 65,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,214.26/213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.88

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