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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.83, 320.04 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.83, 320.04 and 116.18 is: 173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.83 : 320.04 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.83/320.04 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.83x = 320.04 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.83x = 37,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,182.25/213.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.89

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