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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 320 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 320 and 121.92 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 320 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/320 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 320 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 39,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,014.40/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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