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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.89, 320.92 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.89, 320.92 and 145.70 is: 218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.89 : 320.92 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.89/320.92 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.89x = 320.92 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.89x = 46,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,758.04/213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.61

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