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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.27, 319.92 and 132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.27, 319.92 and 132.19 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.27 : 319.92 = 132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.27/319.92 = 132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.27x = 319.92 × 132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.27x = 42,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,290.22/213.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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