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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.75, 320.61 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.75, 320.61 and 76.76 is: 115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.75 : 320.61 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.75/320.61 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.75x = 320.61 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.75x = 24,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,610.02/213.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.14

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