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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.15, 319.73 and 76.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.15, 319.73 and 76.21 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.15 : 319.73 = 76.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.15/319.73 = 76.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.15x = 319.73 × 76.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.15x = 24,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,365.02/213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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