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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 317.99 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 317.99 and 180.92 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 317.99 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/317.99 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 317.99 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 57,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,530.75/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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