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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 319.78 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 319.78 and 76.25 is: 114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 319.78 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/319.78 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 319.78 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 24,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,382.32/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.34

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