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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 320.60 and 69.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 320.60 and 69.47 is: 104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 320.60 = 69.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/320.60 = 69.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 320.60 × 69.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 22,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271.85/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.18

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