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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.10, 319.55 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.10, 319.55 and 68.78 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.10 : 319.55 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.10/319.55 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.10x = 319.55 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.10x = 21,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,979.10/213.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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