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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 293.14 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 293.14 and 183.72 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 293.14 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/293.14 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 293.14 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 53,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,855.68/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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