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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.25, 320.01 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.25, 320.01 and 85 is: 127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.25 : 320.01 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.25/320.01 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.25x = 320.01 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.25x = 27,200.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,200.85/213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.55

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