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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 320.88 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 320.88 and 127.20 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 320.88 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/320.88 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 320.88 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 40,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,815.94/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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