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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.95, 294.55 and 184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.95, 294.55 and 184.33 is: 253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.95 : 294.55 = 184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.95/294.55 = 184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.95x = 294.55 × 184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.95x = 54,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,294.40/213.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.78

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