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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.85, 320.80 and 76.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.85, 320.80 and 76.93 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.85 : 320.80 = 76.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.85/320.80 = 76.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.85x = 320.80 × 76.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.85x = 24,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,679.14/213.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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