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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 319.93 and 76.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 319.93 and 76.36 is: 114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 319.93 = 76.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/319.93 = 76.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 319.93 × 76.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 24,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,429.85/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.50

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