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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 320.32 and 76.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 320.32 and 76.62 is: 114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 320.32 = 76.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/320.32 = 76.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 320.32 × 76.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 24,541.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,541.81/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.90

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