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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.82, 320.49 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.82, 320.49 and 127.28 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.82 : 320.49 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.82/320.49 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.82x = 320.49 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.82x = 40,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,792.77/213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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