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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.26, 320.02 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.26, 320.02 and 85 is: 127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.26 : 320.02 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.26/320.02 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.26x = 320.02 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.26x = 27,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,201.70/213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.55

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