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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 320.35 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 320.35 and 98.01 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 320.35 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/320.35 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 320.35 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 31,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,397.50/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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