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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.88, 320.80 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.88, 320.80 and 132.46 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.88 : 320.80 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.88/320.80 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.88x = 320.80 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.88x = 42,493.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,493.17/213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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