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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 320.30 and 201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 320.30 and 201.39 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 320.30 = 201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/320.30 = 201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 320.30 × 201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 64,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,504.90/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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