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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 321.03 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 321.03 and 127.26 is: 191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 321.03 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/321.03 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 321.03 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 40,854.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,854.28/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.21

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