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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.42, 319.94 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.42, 319.94 and 136.16 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.42 : 319.94 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.42/319.94 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.42x = 319.94 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.42x = 43,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,563.03/213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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