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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 320.50 and 116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 320.50 and 116.09 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 320.50 = 116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/320.50 = 116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 320.50 × 116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 37,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,207.36/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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