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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.13, 295.20 and 183.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.13, 295.20 and 183.37 is: 252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 295.20 = 183.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/295.20 = 183.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 295.20 × 183.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 54,129.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,129.35/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.79

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