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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 319.65 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 319.65 and 162.09 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 319.65 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/319.65 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 319.65 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 51,812.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,812.07/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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