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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 295.41 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 295.41 and 181.36 is: 250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 295.41 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/295.41 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 295.41 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 53,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,575.56/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.63

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