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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.78, 293.79 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.78, 293.79 and 184.86 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.78 : 293.79 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.78/293.79 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.78x = 293.79 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.78x = 54,311.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,311.22/212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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