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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 320.07 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 320.07 and 141.93 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 320.07 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/320.07 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 320.07 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 45,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,427.54/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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