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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 319.99 and 76.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 319.99 and 76.27 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 319.99 = 76.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/319.99 = 76.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 319.99 × 76.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 24,405.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,405.26/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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