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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 294.19 and 183.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 294.19 and 183.85 is: 253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 294.19 = 183.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/294.19 = 183.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 294.19 × 183.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 54,086.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,086.83/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.57

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