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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 319.09 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 319.09 and 182.17 is: 272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 319.09 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/319.09 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 319.09 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 58,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,129.81/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.76

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