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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 320.70 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 320.70 and 136.68 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 320.70 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/320.70 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 320.70 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 43,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,833.28/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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