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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.46, 319.95 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.46, 319.95 and 121.96 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.46 : 319.95 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.46/319.95 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.46x = 319.95 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.46x = 39,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,021.96/213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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