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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.28, 320.02 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.28, 320.02 and 132.08 is: 198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.28 : 320.02 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.28/320.02 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.28x = 320.02 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.28x = 42,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268.24/213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.18

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