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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 320.45 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 320.45 and 116.19 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 320.45 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/320.45 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 320.45 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 37,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,232.50/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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