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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.20, 294.40 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.20, 294.40 and 184.40 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.20 : 294.40 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.20/294.40 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.20x = 294.40 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.20x = 54,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,287.36/213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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