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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.80, 320.12 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.80, 320.12 and 136.35 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.80 : 320.12 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.80/320.12 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.80x = 320.12 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.80x = 43,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,647.90/213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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