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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 319.88 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 319.88 and 145.36 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 319.88 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/319.88 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 319.88 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 46,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,497.76/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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