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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.26, 319.97 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.26, 319.97 and 116.96 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.26 : 319.97 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.26/319.97 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.26x = 319.97 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.26x = 37,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,423.69/213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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