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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.13, 319.62 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.13, 319.62 and 76.14 is: 114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.13 : 319.62 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.13/319.62 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.13x = 319.62 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.13x = 24,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,335.49/213.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.18

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