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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.65, 320.19 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.65, 320.19 and 162.14 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.65 : 320.19 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.65/320.19 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.65x = 320.19 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.65x = 51,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,913.40/213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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