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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 319.80 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 319.80 and 132.56 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 319.80 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/319.80 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 319.80 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 42,392.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,392.03/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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