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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 321 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 321 and 141.68 is: 212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 321 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/321 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 321 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 45,479.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,479.28/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.84

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