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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.95, 320.96 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.95, 320.96 and 132.89 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.95 : 320.96 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.95/320.96 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.95x = 320.96 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.95x = 42,650.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,650.11/213.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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