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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 293.52 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 293.52 and 183.52 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 293.52 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/293.52 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 293.52 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 53,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,866.79/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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