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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.65, 292.66 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.65, 292.66 and 183.49 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.65 : 292.66 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.65/292.66 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.65x = 292.66 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.65x = 53,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,700.18/212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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