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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 320.47 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 320.47 and 98.13 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 320.47 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/320.47 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 320.47 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 31,447.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,447.43/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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