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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 316.08 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 316.08 and 184.92 is: 277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 316.08 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/316.08 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 316.08 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 58,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,449.51/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.70

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