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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 315.36 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 315.36 and 184.86 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 315.36 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/315.36 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 315.36 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 58,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,297.45/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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