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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 320.60 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 320.60 and 76.72 is: 115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 320.60 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/320.60 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 320.60 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 24,596.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,596.43/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.11

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