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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.94, 320.22 and 136.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.94, 320.22 and 136.63 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.94 : 320.22 = 136.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.94/320.22 = 136.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.94x = 320.22 × 136.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.94x = 43,751.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,751.66/213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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