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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.51, 320.41 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.51, 320.41 and 132.41 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.51 : 320.41 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.51/320.41 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.51x = 320.41 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.51x = 42,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,426.45/213.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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