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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 315.72 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 315.72 and 183.30 is: 274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 315.72 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/315.72 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 315.72 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 57,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,871.48/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.48

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