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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.42, 294.27 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.42, 294.27 and 185.72 is: 256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.42 : 294.27 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.42/294.27 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.42x = 294.27 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.42x = 54,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,650.35/213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.07

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