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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.26, 319.28 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.26, 319.28 and 140.22 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.26 : 319.28 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.26/319.28 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.26x = 319.28 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.26x = 44,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,768.74/213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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