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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.49, 320.27 and 76.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.49, 320.27 and 76.51 is: 114.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.49 : 320.27 = 76.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.49/320.27 = 76.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.49x = 320.27 × 76.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.49x = 24,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501.87/213.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.77

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