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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.32, 319.88 and 97.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.32, 319.88 and 97.67 is: 146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.32 : 319.88 = 97.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.32/319.88 = 97.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.32x = 319.88 × 97.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.32x = 31,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,243.72/213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.46

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