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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.50, 320.23 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.50, 320.23 and 76.53 is: 114.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.50 : 320.23 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.50/320.23 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.50x = 320.23 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.50x = 24,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,508.50/213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.79

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