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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 319.82 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 319.82 and 132.59 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 319.82 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/319.82 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 319.82 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 42,402.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,402.67/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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