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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.42, 320.09 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.42, 320.09 and 132.22 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.42 : 320.09 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.42/320.09 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.42x = 320.09 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.42x = 42,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,322.04/213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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