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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.89, 320.27 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.89, 320.27 and 183.11 is: 274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.89 : 320.27 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.89/320.27 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.89x = 320.27 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.89x = 58,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,642.12/213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.18

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