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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.79, 320.28 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.79, 320.28 and 179.50 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.79 : 320.28 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.79/320.28 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.79x = 320.28 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.79x = 57,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,490.26/213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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