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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 320.25 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 320.25 and 140.19 is: 210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 320.25 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/320.25 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 320.25 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 44,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,895.85/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.48

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