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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.61, 320.23 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.61, 320.23 and 132.42 is: 198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.61 : 320.23 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.61/320.23 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.61x = 320.23 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.61x = 42,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404.86/213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.52

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