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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 320.04 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 320.04 and 132.40 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 320.04 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/320.04 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 320.04 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 42,373.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,373.30/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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