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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.88, 320.55 and 132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.88, 320.55 and 132.61 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.88 : 320.55 = 132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.88/320.55 = 132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.88x = 320.55 × 132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.88x = 42,508.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,508.14/213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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