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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.49, 319.42 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.49, 319.42 and 141.49 is: 211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.49 : 319.42 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.49/319.42 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.49x = 319.42 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.49x = 45,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,193.58/213.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.69

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