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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 294.22 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 294.22 and 183.76 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 294.22 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/294.22 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 294.22 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 54,065.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,065.36/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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