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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.67, 321.10 and 127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.67, 321.10 and 127.01 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.67 : 321.10 = 127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.67/321.10 = 127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.67x = 321.10 × 127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.67x = 40,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,784.45/213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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