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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 320.36 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 320.36 and 132.03 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 320.36 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/320.36 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 320.36 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 42,296.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,296.47/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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