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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 319.95 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 319.95 and 76.41 is: 114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 319.95 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/319.95 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 319.95 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 24,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,447.38/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.57

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