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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 320.04 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 320.04 and 140.43 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 320.04 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/320.04 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 320.04 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 44,943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,943.22/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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