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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 319.15 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 319.15 and 179.34 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 319.15 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/319.15 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 319.15 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 57,235.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,235.91/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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