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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.45, 291.15 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.45, 291.15 and 184.65 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.45 : 291.15 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.45/291.15 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.45x = 291.15 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.45x = 53,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,760.85/210.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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