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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.26, 319.80 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.26, 319.80 and 76.26 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.26 : 319.80 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.26/319.80 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.26x = 319.80 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.26x = 24,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,389.43/213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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