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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 319.79 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 319.79 and 117.32 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 319.79 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/319.79 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 319.79 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 37,516.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,516.46/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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