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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 319.26 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 319.26 and 201 is: 300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 319.26 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/319.26 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 319.26 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 64,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,171.26/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.17

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