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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 320.33 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 320.33 and 140.17 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 320.33 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/320.33 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 320.33 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 44,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,901.42/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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