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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 320.26 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 320.26 and 76.52 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 320.26 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/320.26 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 320.26 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 24,505.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,505.91/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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