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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 319.88 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 319.88 and 168.03 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 319.88 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/319.88 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 319.88 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 53,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,749.86/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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