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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 319.98 and 203.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 319.98 and 203.53 is: 304.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 319.98 = 203.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/319.98 = 203.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 319.98 × 203.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 65,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,125.53/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.64

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