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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.40, 320.13 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.40, 320.13 and 76.47 is: 114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.40 : 320.13 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.40/320.13 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.40x = 320.13 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.40x = 24,480.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,480.34/213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.72

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