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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 319.82 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 319.82 and 121.91 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 319.82 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/319.82 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 319.82 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 38,987.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,987.96/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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