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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 319.75 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 319.75 and 105.30 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 319.75 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/319.75 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 319.75 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 33,669.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,669.41/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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