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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.31, 319.98 and 76.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.31, 319.98 and 76.36 is: 114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.31 : 319.98 = 76.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.31/319.98 = 76.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.31x = 319.98 × 76.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.31x = 24,433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433.67/213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.55

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