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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 320.03 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 320.03 and 76.40 is: 114.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 320.03 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/320.03 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 320.03 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 24,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,450.29/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.58

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