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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 319.08 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 319.08 and 183.52 is: 273.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 319.08 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/319.08 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 319.08 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 58,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,557.56/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.94

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