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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 320.37 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 320.37 and 132.37 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 320.37 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/320.37 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 320.37 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 42,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,406.82/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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