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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.23, 320.46 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.23, 320.46 and 136.38 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.23 : 320.46 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.23/320.46 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.23x = 320.46 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.23x = 43,705.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,705.03/213.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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