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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.89, 320.39 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.89, 320.39 and 181.71 is: 272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.89 : 320.39 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.89/320.39 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.89x = 320.39 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.89x = 58,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,218.07/213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.19

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