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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 319.86 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 319.86 and 182.88 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 319.86 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/319.86 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 319.86 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 58,496.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,496.00/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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