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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 319.27 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 319.27 and 183.28 is: 274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 319.27 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/319.27 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 319.27 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 58,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,515.81/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.26

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