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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.45, 320.28 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.45, 320.28 and 76.53 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.45 : 320.28 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.45/320.28 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.45x = 320.28 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.45x = 24,511.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,511.03/213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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