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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.31, 319.96 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.31, 319.96 and 127.24 is: 190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.31 : 319.96 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.31/319.96 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.31x = 319.96 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.31x = 40,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,711.71/213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.86

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