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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 319.77 and 97.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 319.77 and 97.64 is: 146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 319.77 = 97.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/319.77 = 97.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 319.77 × 97.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 31,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,220.74/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.33

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