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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.23, 319.71 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.23, 319.71 and 184.34 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.23 : 319.71 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.23/319.71 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.23x = 319.71 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.23x = 58,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,935.34/213.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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