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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 320.75 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 320.75 and 135.84 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 320.75 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/320.75 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 320.75 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 43,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,570.00/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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