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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.94, 320.91 and 83.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.94, 320.91 and 83.93 is: 125.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.94 : 320.91 = 83.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.94/320.91 = 83.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.94x = 320.91 × 83.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.94x = 26,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,933.98/213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.90

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