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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 319.16 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 319.16 and 179.35 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 319.16 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/319.16 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 319.16 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 57,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,241.00/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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