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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.29, 319.41 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.29, 319.41 and 132.02 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.29 : 319.41 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.29/319.41 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.29x = 319.41 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.29x = 42,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,166.91/213.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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