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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 320.22 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 320.22 and 76.59 is: 114.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 320.22 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/320.22 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 320.22 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 24,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,525.65/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.84

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