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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 320.62 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 320.62 and 85.44 is: 128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 320.62 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/320.62 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 320.62 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 27,393.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,393.77/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.10

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