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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.77, 320.59 and 76.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.77, 320.59 and 76.78 is: 115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.77 : 320.59 = 76.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.77/320.59 = 76.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.77x = 320.59 × 76.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.77x = 24,615.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,615.40/213.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.15

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