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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.73, 320.57 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.73, 320.57 and 59.66 is: 89.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.73 : 320.57 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.73/320.57 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.73x = 320.57 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.73x = 19,125.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125.21/213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.48

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