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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.54, 320.04 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.54, 320.04 and 141.54 is: 212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.54 : 320.04 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.54/320.04 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.54x = 320.04 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.54x = 45,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,298.46/213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.13

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