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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.86, 320.79 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.86, 320.79 and 140.87 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.86 : 320.79 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.86/320.79 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.86x = 320.79 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.86x = 45,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,189.69/213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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