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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 319.06 and 177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 319.06 and 177.14 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 319.06 = 177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/319.06 = 177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 319.06 × 177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 56,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,518.29/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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