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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.75, 320.67 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.75, 320.67 and 73.04 is: 109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.75 : 320.67 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.75/320.67 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.75x = 320.67 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.75x = 23,421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,421.74/213.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.58

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