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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 320.46 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 320.46 and 90.28 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 320.46 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/320.46 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 320.46 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 28,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,930.16/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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