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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 321.44 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 321.44 and 187.58 is: 281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 321.44 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/321.44 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 321.44 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 60,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,295.58/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.79

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