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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 319.66 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 319.66 and 136.20 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 319.66 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/319.66 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 319.66 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 43,537.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,537.69/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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