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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 293.47 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 293.47 and 185.46 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 293.47 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/293.47 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 293.47 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 54,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,426.95/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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