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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.83, 319.83 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.83, 319.83 and 207.96 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.83 : 319.83 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.83/319.83 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.83x = 319.83 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.83x = 66,511.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,511.85/213.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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