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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.38, 319.62 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.38, 319.62 and 184.88 is: 276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.38 : 319.62 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.38/319.62 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.38x = 319.62 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.38x = 59,091.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,091.35/213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.93

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