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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 320.12 and 115.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 320.12 and 115.87 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 320.12 = 115.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/320.12 = 115.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 320.12 × 115.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 37,092.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,092.61/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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