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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 294.27 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 294.27 and 186.18 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 294.27 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/294.27 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 294.27 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 54,787.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,787.19/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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