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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.77, 320.83 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.77, 320.83 and 132.80 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.77 : 320.83 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.77/320.83 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.77x = 320.83 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.77x = 42,604.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,604.29/213.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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