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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.29, 320.01 and 83.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.29, 320.01 and 83.35 is: 125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.29 : 320.01 = 83.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.29/320.01 = 83.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.29x = 320.01 × 83.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.29x = 26,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,670.82/213.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.05

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