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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.25, 319.74 and 83.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.25, 319.74 and 83.27 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.25 : 319.74 = 83.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.25/319.74 = 83.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.25x = 319.74 × 83.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.25x = 26,623.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,623.45/213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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