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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.85, 321.23 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.85, 321.23 and 181.41 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.85 : 321.23 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.85/321.23 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.85x = 321.23 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.85x = 58,274.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,274.33/213.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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