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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.17, 319.64 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.17, 319.64 and 76.19 is: 114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.17 : 319.64 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.17/319.64 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.17x = 319.64 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.17x = 24,353.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,353.56/213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.25

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