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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.17, 320.88 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.17, 320.88 and 181.85 is: 273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.17 : 320.88 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.17/320.88 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.17x = 320.88 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.17x = 58,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,353.51/213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.74

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