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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.27, 320.02 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.27, 320.02 and 91.63 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.27 : 320.02 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.27/320.02 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.27x = 320.02 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.27x = 29,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,323.60/213.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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