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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 320.04 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 320.04 and 140.70 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 320.04 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/320.04 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 320.04 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 45,027.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,027.90/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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