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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 292.88 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 292.88 and 184.66 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 292.88 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/292.88 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 292.88 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 54,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,084.60/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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