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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 320.40 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 320.40 and 141.28 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 320.40 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/320.40 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 320.40 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 45,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,266.11/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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