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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.88, 321.12 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.88, 321.12 and 132.48 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.88 : 321.12 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.88/321.12 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.88x = 321.12 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.88x = 42,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,541.98/213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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