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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 320.31 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 320.31 and 140.42 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 320.31 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/320.31 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 320.31 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 44,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,978.73/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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