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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.72, 320.58 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.72, 320.58 and 141.57 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.72 : 320.58 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.72/320.58 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.72x = 320.58 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.72x = 45,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,383.44/213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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