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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 316.26 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 316.26 and 184.10 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 316.26 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/316.26 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 316.26 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 58,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,221.88/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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