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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 320.72 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 320.72 and 145.26 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 320.72 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/320.72 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 320.72 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 46,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,587.06/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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