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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.15, 319.75 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.15, 319.75 and 68.84 is: 103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.15 : 319.75 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.15/319.75 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.15x = 319.75 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.15x = 22,009.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,009.82/213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.26

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