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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.87, 319.98 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.87, 319.98 and 141.39 is: 211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.87 : 319.98 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.87/319.98 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.87x = 319.98 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.87x = 45,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,241.97/213.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.54

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