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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 320.46 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 320.46 and 76.68 is: 115.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 320.46 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/320.46 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 320.46 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 24,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,572.87/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.01

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