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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.52, 320.28 and 76.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.52, 320.28 and 76.54 is: 114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.52 : 320.28 = 76.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.52/320.28 = 76.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.52x = 320.28 × 76.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.52x = 24,514.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,514.23/213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.81

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