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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 319.92 and 83.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 319.92 and 83.29 is: 124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 319.92 = 83.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/319.92 = 83.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 319.92 × 83.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 26,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,646.14/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.88

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