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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.83, 320.61 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.83, 320.61 and 104.09 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.83 : 320.61 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.83/320.61 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.83x = 320.61 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.83x = 33,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,372.29/213.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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