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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 320.96 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 320.96 and 111.26 is: 166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 320.96 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/320.96 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 320.96 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 35,710.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710.01/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.88

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