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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.28, 319.96 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.28, 319.96 and 85.04 is: 127.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.28 : 319.96 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.28/319.96 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.28x = 319.96 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.28x = 27,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,209.40/213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.58

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