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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 320.93 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 320.93 and 141.80 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 320.93 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/320.93 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 320.93 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 45,507.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,507.87/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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