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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.55, 320.27 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.55, 320.27 and 97.94 is: 146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.55 : 320.27 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.55/320.27 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.55x = 320.27 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.55x = 31,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,367.55/213.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.89

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