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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.83, 320.85 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.83, 320.85 and 76.91 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.83 : 320.85 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.83/320.85 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.83x = 320.85 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.83x = 24,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,674.97/213.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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