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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.70, 320.57 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.70, 320.57 and 76.83 is: 115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.70 : 320.57 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.70/320.57 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.70x = 320.57 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.70x = 24,629.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,629.39/213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.25

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