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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 295.92 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 295.92 and 184.68 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 295.92 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/295.92 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 295.92 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 54,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,650.51/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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