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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 320.70 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 320.70 and 104.15 is: 156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 320.70 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/320.70 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 320.70 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 33,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,399.30/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.19

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