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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.37, 319.86 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.37, 319.86 and 115.73 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.37 : 319.86 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.37/319.86 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.37x = 319.86 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.37x = 37,017.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,017.14/213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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