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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.27, 320.01 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.27, 320.01 and 132.09 is: 198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.27 : 320.01 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.27/320.01 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.27x = 320.01 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.27x = 42,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270.12/213.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.20

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