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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 319.75 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 319.75 and 140.81 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 319.75 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/319.75 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 319.75 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 45,022.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,022.05/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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