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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 294.20 and 185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 294.20 and 185.48 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 294.20 = 185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/294.20 = 185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 294.20 × 185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 54,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,568.22/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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