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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 319.38 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 319.38 and 187.32 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 319.38 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/319.38 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 319.38 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 59,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,826.26/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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