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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 319.99 and 83.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 319.99 and 83.29 is: 124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 319.99 = 83.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/319.99 = 83.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 319.99 × 83.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 26,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,651.44/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.85

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