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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.41, 319.93 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.41, 319.93 and 177.15 is: 265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.41 : 319.93 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.41/319.93 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.41x = 319.93 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.41x = 56,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,675.60/213.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.57

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