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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 320.67 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 320.67 and 132.69 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 320.67 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/320.67 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 320.67 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 42,549.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,549.70/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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