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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.26, 319.89 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.26, 319.89 and 179.24 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.26 : 319.89 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.26/319.89 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.26x = 319.89 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.26x = 57,335.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,335.48/213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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