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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.74, 293.33 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.74, 293.33 and 181.55 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.74 : 293.33 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.74/293.33 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.74x = 293.33 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.74x = 53,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,253.89/212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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