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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.97, 320.92 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.97, 320.92 and 133.31 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.97 : 320.92 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.97/320.92 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.97x = 320.92 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.97x = 42,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,781.18/213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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