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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 320.86 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 320.86 and 104.19 is: 156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 320.86 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/320.86 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 320.86 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 33,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,429.33/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.33

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