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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.99, 320.58 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.99, 320.58 and 127.14 is: 190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.99 : 320.58 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.99/320.58 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.99x = 320.58 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.99x = 40,758.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,758.54/213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.47

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