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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.62, 320.40 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.62, 320.40 and 91.86 is: 137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.62 : 320.40 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.62/320.40 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.62x = 320.40 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.62x = 29,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,431.94/213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.78

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