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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.95, 320.96 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.95, 320.96 and 69.66 is: 104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.95 : 320.96 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.95/320.96 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.95x = 320.96 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.95x = 22,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357.73/213.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.50

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