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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 320.56 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 320.56 and 159.93 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 320.56 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/320.56 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 320.56 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 51,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,267.16/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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