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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.40, 320.28 and 105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.40, 320.28 and 105.26 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.40 : 320.28 = 105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.40/320.28 = 105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.40x = 320.28 × 105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.40x = 33,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,712.67/213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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