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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 290.13 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 290.13 and 184.50 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 290.13 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/290.13 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 290.13 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 53,530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,530.15/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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