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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.06, 293.76 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.06, 293.76 and 181.92 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.06 : 293.76 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.06/293.76 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.06x = 293.76 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.06x = 53,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,440.82/213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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