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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 320.86 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 320.86 and 132.70 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 320.86 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/320.86 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 320.86 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 42,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,576.52/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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