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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.54, 293.19 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.54, 293.19 and 183.38 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.54 : 293.19 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.54/293.19 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.54x = 293.19 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.54x = 53,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,763.72/212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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