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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.82, 320.13 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.82, 320.13 and 140.47 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.82 : 320.13 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.82/320.13 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.82x = 320.13 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.82x = 44,967.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,967.86/213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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