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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.01, 319.44 and 74.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.01, 319.44 and 74.15 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.01 : 319.44 = 74.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.01/319.44 = 74.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.01x = 319.44 × 74.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.01x = 23,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,686.48/213.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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