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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.51, 319.94 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.51, 319.94 and 145.02 is: 217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.51 : 319.94 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.51/319.94 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.51x = 319.94 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.51x = 46,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,397.70/213.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.31

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