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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 320.78 and 83.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 320.78 and 83.75 is: 125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 320.78 = 83.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/320.78 = 83.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 320.78 × 83.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 26,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,864.91/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.66

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