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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.15, 293.88 and 178.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.15, 293.88 and 178.23 is: 245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.15 : 293.88 = 178.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.15/293.88 = 178.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.15x = 293.88 × 178.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.15x = 52,378.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,378.23/213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.73

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