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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.42, 320.22 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.42, 320.22 and 182.91 is: 274.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.42 : 320.22 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.42/320.22 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.42x = 320.22 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.42x = 58,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,571.44/213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.44

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