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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.30, 1,141.95 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.30, 1,141.95 and 213.53 is: 320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.30 : 1,141.95 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.30/1,141.95 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.30x = 1,141.95 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.30x = 243,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,840.58/761.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.30

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