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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 294.58 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 294.58 and 184.16 is: 253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 294.58 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/294.58 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 294.58 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 54,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,249.85/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.81

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