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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 320.49 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 320.49 and 76.82 is: 115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 320.49 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/320.49 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 320.49 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 24,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,618.44/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.20

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