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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 320.30 and 74.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 320.30 and 74.71 is: 112.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 320.30 = 74.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/320.30 = 74.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 320.30 × 74.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 23,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,929.92/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.07

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