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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.52, 320.41 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.52, 320.41 and 140.22 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.52 : 320.41 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.52/320.41 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.52x = 320.41 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.52x = 44,927.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,927.89/213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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