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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 319.62 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 319.62 and 83.19 is: 124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 319.62 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/319.62 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 319.62 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 26,589.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,589.19/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.70

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