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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 319.95 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 319.95 and 136.49 is: 204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 319.95 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/319.95 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 319.95 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 43,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,668.38/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.47

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