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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.82, 320.80 and 69.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.82, 320.80 and 69.56 is: 104.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.82 : 320.80 = 69.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.82/320.80 = 69.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.82x = 320.80 × 69.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.82x = 22,314.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314.85/213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.36

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