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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 320.62 and 69.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 320.62 and 69.46 is: 104.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 320.62 = 69.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/320.62 = 69.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 320.62 × 69.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 22,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270.27/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.19

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