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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.64, 289.80 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.64, 289.80 and 184.72 is: 254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.64 : 289.80 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.64/289.80 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.64x = 289.80 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.64x = 53,531.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,531.86/210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.14

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