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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.34, 319.82 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.34, 319.82 and 85 is: 127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.34 : 319.82 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.34/319.82 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.34x = 319.82 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.34x = 27,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184.70/213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.42

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