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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.33, 319.94 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.33, 319.94 and 76.38 is: 114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.33 : 319.94 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.33/319.94 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.33x = 319.94 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.33x = 24,437.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,437.21/213.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.55

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