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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.89, 319.27 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.89, 319.27 and 183.65 is: 274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.89 : 319.27 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.89/319.27 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.89x = 319.27 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.89x = 58,631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,631.88/213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.13

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