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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.46, 320.08 and 83.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.46, 320.08 and 83.37 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.46 : 320.08 = 83.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.46/320.08 = 83.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.46x = 320.08 × 83.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.46x = 26,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,685.07/213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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