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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.73, 320.46 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.73, 320.46 and 184.84 is: 277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.73 : 320.46 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.73/320.46 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.73x = 320.46 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.73x = 59,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,233.83/213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.14

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