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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.27, 319.98 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.27, 319.98 and 117.06 is: 175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.27 : 319.98 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.27/319.98 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.27x = 319.98 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.27x = 37,457.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,457.22/213.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.63

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