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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.64, 320.44 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.64, 320.44 and 132.48 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.64 : 320.44 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.64/320.44 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.64x = 320.44 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.64x = 42,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,451.89/213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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