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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.97, 321 and 83.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.97, 321 and 83.95 is: 125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.97 : 321 = 83.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.97/321 = 83.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.97x = 321 × 83.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.97x = 26,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,947.95/213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.94

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