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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.55, 294.57 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.55, 294.57 and 184.16 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.55 : 294.57 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.55/294.57 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.55x = 294.57 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.55x = 54,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,248.01/213.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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