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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 320.49 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 320.49 and 141.50 is: 212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 320.49 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/320.49 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 320.49 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 45,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,350.14/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.25

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