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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 319.90 and 97.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 319.90 and 97.78 is: 146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 319.90 = 97.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/319.90 = 97.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 319.90 × 97.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 31,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,280.46/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.56

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