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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.67, 320.38 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.67, 320.38 and 98.07 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.67 : 320.38 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.67/320.38 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.67x = 320.38 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.67x = 31,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,419.67/213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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