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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.28, 319.84 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.28, 319.84 and 68.96 is: 103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.28 : 319.84 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.28/319.84 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.28x = 319.84 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.28x = 22,056.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,056.17/213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.41

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