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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.45, 294.37 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.45, 294.37 and 185.77 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.45 : 294.37 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.45/294.37 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.45x = 294.37 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.45x = 54,685.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,685.11/213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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