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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.87, 294.82 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.87, 294.82 and 184.23 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.87 : 294.82 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.87/294.82 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.87x = 294.82 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.87x = 54,314.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,314.07/213.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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