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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 319.56 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 319.56 and 104.76 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 319.56 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/319.56 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 319.56 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 33,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,477.11/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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