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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 320.55 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 320.55 and 132.54 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 320.55 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/320.55 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 320.55 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 42,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,485.70/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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