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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 320.34 and 76.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 320.34 and 76.64 is: 114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 320.34 = 76.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/320.34 = 76.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 320.34 × 76.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 24,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,549.26/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.96

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