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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 320.78 and 116.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 320.78 and 116.29 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 320.78 = 116.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/320.78 = 116.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 320.78 × 116.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 37,303.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,303.51/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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