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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.23, 319.75 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.23, 319.75 and 179.01 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.23 : 319.75 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.23/319.75 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.23x = 319.75 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.23x = 57,238.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,238.00/213.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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