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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 293.73 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 293.73 and 185.69 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 293.73 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/293.73 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 293.73 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 54,542.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,542.76/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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