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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.99, 320.94 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.99, 320.94 and 135.87 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.99 : 320.94 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.99/320.94 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.99x = 320.94 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.99x = 43,606.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,606.12/213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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