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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 320.08 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 320.08 and 136.39 is: 204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 320.08 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/320.08 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 320.08 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 43,655.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,655.94/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.60

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