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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.38, 320.22 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.38, 320.22 and 132.26 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 320.22 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/320.22 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 320.22 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 42,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352.30/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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