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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.35, 320.05 and 76.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.35, 320.05 and 76.43 is: 114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.35 : 320.05 = 76.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.35/320.05 = 76.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.35x = 320.05 × 76.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.35x = 24,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,461.42/213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.65

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