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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.46, 319.46 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.46, 319.46 and 136.48 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.46 : 319.46 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.46/319.46 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.46x = 319.46 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.46x = 43,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,598.64/213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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