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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 293.70 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 293.70 and 186.66 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 293.70 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/293.70 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 293.70 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 54,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,822.04/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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