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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 320.27 and 69.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 320.27 and 69.20 is: 103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 320.27 = 69.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/320.27 = 69.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 320.27 × 69.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 22,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162.34/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.82

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