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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 320.35 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 320.35 and 97.66 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 320.35 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/320.35 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 320.35 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 31,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,285.90/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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