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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.40, 319.84 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.40, 319.84 and 121.92 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.40 : 319.84 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.40/319.84 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.40x = 319.84 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.40x = 38,994.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,994.89/213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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