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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.45, 319.87 and 97.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.45, 319.87 and 97.85 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.45 : 319.87 = 97.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.45/319.87 = 97.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.45x = 319.87 × 97.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.45x = 31,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,300.80/213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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