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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 320.68 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 320.68 and 116.34 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 320.68 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/320.68 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 320.68 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 37,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,307.62/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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