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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.71, 315.75 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.71, 315.75 and 184.97 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.71 : 315.75 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.71/315.75 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.71x = 315.75 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.71x = 58,404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,404.28/210.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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