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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.83, 320.73 and 59.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.83, 320.73 and 59.77 is: 89.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.83 : 320.73 = 59.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.83/320.73 = 59.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.83x = 320.73 × 59.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.83x = 19,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,168.58/213.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.64

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