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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.18, 293.09 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.18, 293.09 and 184.91 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.18 : 293.09 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.18/293.09 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.18x = 293.09 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.18x = 54,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,192.88/212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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