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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.71, 315.57 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.71, 315.57 and 184.76 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.71 : 315.57 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.71/315.57 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.71x = 315.57 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.71x = 58,305.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,305.01/210.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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