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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.65, 320.48 and 76.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.65, 320.48 and 76.71 is: 115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.65 : 320.48 = 76.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.65/320.48 = 76.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.65x = 320.48 × 76.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.65x = 24,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,582.42/213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.06

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