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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.42, 321.26 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.42, 321.26 and 182.10 is: 274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.42 : 321.26 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.42/321.26 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.42x = 321.26 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.42x = 58,501.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,501.45/213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.11

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