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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 320.59 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 320.59 and 76.94 is: 115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 320.59 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/320.59 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 320.59 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 24,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,665.60/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.27

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