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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.38, 319.71 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.38, 319.71 and 141.22 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 319.71 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/319.71 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 319.71 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 45,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,149.45/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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