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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.49, 320.51 and 181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.49, 320.51 and 181.63 is: 272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.49 : 320.51 = 181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.49/320.51 = 181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.49x = 320.51 × 181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.49x = 58,214.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,214.23/213.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.68

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