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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 320.75 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 320.75 and 132.23 is: 198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 320.75 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/320.75 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 320.75 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 42,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,410.51/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.52

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