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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.88, 321.50 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.88, 321.50 and 177.48 is: 266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.88 : 321.50 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.88/321.50 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.88x = 321.50 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.88x = 57,059.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,059.82/213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.78

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