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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 319.74 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 319.74 and 104.90 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 319.74 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/319.74 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 319.74 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 33,540.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,540.73/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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