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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 320.76 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 320.76 and 116.37 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 320.76 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/320.76 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 320.76 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 37,326.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,326.84/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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