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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 319.20 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 319.20 and 181.28 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 319.20 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/319.20 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 319.20 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 57,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,864.58/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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