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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.33, 319.98 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.33, 319.98 and 140.28 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.33 : 319.98 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.33/319.98 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.33x = 319.98 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.33x = 44,886.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,886.79/213.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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