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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 319.95 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 319.95 and 177.39 is: 266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 319.95 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/319.95 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 319.95 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 56,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,755.93/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.42

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