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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.38, 319.94 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.38, 319.94 and 140.17 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 319.94 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/319.94 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 319.94 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 44,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,845.99/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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