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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.63, 293.42 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.63, 293.42 and 185.09 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 293.42 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/293.42 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 293.42 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 54,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,308.10/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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