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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.26, 319.78 and 97.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.26, 319.78 and 97.73 is: 146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.26 : 319.78 = 97.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.26/319.78 = 97.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.26x = 319.78 × 97.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.26x = 31,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,251.46/213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.55

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