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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 292.21 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 292.21 and 184.21 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 292.21 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/292.21 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 292.21 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 53,826.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,826.81/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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