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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.58, 319.68 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.58, 319.68 and 140.52 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.58 : 319.68 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.58/319.68 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.58x = 319.68 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.58x = 44,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,921.43/213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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