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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 320.20 and 132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 320.20 and 132.19 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 320.20 = 132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/320.20 = 132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 320.20 × 132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 42,326.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,326.11/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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