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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 321.17 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 321.17 and 132.87 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 321.17 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/321.17 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 321.17 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 42,673.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673.86/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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