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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 320.75 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 320.75 and 131.66 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 320.75 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/320.75 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 320.75 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 42,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,227.68/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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