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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.88, 320.81 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.88, 320.81 and 61.88 is: 92.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.88 : 320.81 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.88/320.81 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.88x = 320.81 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.88x = 19,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,851.72/213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.82

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