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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 320.83 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 320.83 and 98.34 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 320.83 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/320.83 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 320.83 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 31,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,550.42/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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