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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.51, 295.03 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.51, 295.03 and 184.35 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.51 : 295.03 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.51/295.03 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.51x = 295.03 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.51x = 54,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,387.58/213.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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