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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 320.16 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 320.16 and 76.50 is: 114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 320.16 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/320.16 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 320.16 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 24,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,492.24/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.75

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