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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.46, 320.06 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.46, 320.06 and 76.44 is: 114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.46 : 320.06 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.46/320.06 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.46x = 320.06 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.46x = 24,465.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,465.39/213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.61

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