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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 320.52 and 69.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 320.52 and 69.45 is: 104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 320.52 = 69.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/320.52 = 69.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 320.52 × 69.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 22,260.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260.11/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.15

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