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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.25, 319.73 and 74.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.25, 319.73 and 74.39 is: 111.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.25 : 319.73 = 74.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.25/319.73 = 74.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.25x = 319.73 × 74.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.25x = 23,784.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,784.34/213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.54

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