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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 318.26 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 318.26 and 182.34 is: 272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 318.26 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/318.26 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 318.26 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 58,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,030.02/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.33

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