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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.35, 320.19 and 97.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.35, 320.19 and 97.85 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.35 : 320.19 = 97.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.35/320.19 = 97.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.35x = 320.19 × 97.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.35x = 31,329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,329.19/213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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