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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 292.68 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 292.68 and 184.86 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 292.68 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/292.68 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 292.68 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 54,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,104.82/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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