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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 320.82 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 320.82 and 140.34 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 320.82 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/320.82 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 320.82 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 45,023.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,023.88/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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