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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 320.53 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 320.53 and 69.51 is: 104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 320.53 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/320.53 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 320.53 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 22,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280.04/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.26

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