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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.42, 319.58 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.42, 319.58 and 179.01 is: 268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.42 : 319.58 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.42/319.58 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.42x = 319.58 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.42x = 57,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,207.12/213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.05

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