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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 319.34 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 319.34 and 182.95 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 319.34 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/319.34 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 319.34 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 58,422.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,422.91/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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