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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 320.82 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 320.82 and 76.95 is: 115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 320.82 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/320.82 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 320.82 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 24,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,687.10/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.38

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