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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.72, 294.21 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.72, 294.21 and 184.02 is: 253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.72 : 294.21 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.72/294.21 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.72x = 294.21 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.72x = 54,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,140.52/213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.32

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