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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 319.98 and 76.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 319.98 and 76.39 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 319.98 = 76.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/319.98 = 76.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 319.98 × 76.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 24,443.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,443.27/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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