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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 319.91 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 319.91 and 76.34 is: 114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 319.91 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/319.91 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 319.91 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 24,422.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,422.35/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.46

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