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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.65, 320.48 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.65, 320.48 and 141.83 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.65 : 320.48 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.65/320.48 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.65x = 320.48 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.65x = 45,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,451.37/213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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