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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 291.74 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 291.74 and 184.20 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 291.74 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/291.74 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 291.74 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 53,738.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,738.51/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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