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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.64, 320.22 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.64, 320.22 and 141.64 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.64 : 320.22 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.64/320.22 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.64x = 320.22 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.64x = 45,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,355.96/213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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