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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 320.34 and 186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 320.34 and 186.21 is: 279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 320.34 = 186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/320.34 = 186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 320.34 × 186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 59,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,651.40/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.09

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