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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 320.88 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 320.88 and 132.80 is: 199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 320.88 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/320.88 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 320.88 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 42,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,612.86/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.14

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