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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.47, 319.83 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.47, 319.83 and 182.72 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.47 : 319.83 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.47/319.83 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.47x = 319.83 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.47x = 58,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,439.34/213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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