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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.90, 320.28 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.90, 320.28 and 132.66 is: 198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.90 : 320.28 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.90/320.28 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.90x = 320.28 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.90x = 42,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,488.34/213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.64

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