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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 320.74 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 320.74 and 76.94 is: 115.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 320.74 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/320.74 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 320.74 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 24,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,677.74/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.36

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