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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 319.92 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 319.92 and 136.32 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 319.92 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/319.92 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 319.92 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 43,611.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,611.49/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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