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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.35, 319.91 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.35, 319.91 and 120.66 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.35 : 319.91 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.35/319.91 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.35x = 319.91 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.35x = 38,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,599.74/213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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