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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 320.16 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 320.16 and 126.80 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 320.16 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/320.16 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 320.16 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 40,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,596.36/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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