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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.55, 320.39 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.55, 320.39 and 126.98 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.55 : 320.39 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.55/320.39 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.55x = 320.39 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.55x = 40,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,684.24/213.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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