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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 319.93 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 319.93 and 179.58 is: 268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 319.93 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/319.93 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 319.93 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 57,453.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,453.03/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.75

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