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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.35, 319.82 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.35, 319.82 and 183.38 is: 274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.35 : 319.82 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.35/319.82 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.35x = 319.82 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.35x = 58,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,646.08/213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.89

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