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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.40, 319.82 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.40, 319.82 and 117 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.40 : 319.82 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.40/319.82 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.40x = 319.82 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.40x = 37,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,418.94/213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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