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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 320.49 and 69.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 320.49 and 69.39 is: 104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 320.49 = 69.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/320.49 = 69.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 320.49 × 69.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 22,238.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,238.80/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.06

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