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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 292.98 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 292.98 and 183.40 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 292.98 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/292.98 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 292.98 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 53,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,732.53/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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