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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 295.10 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 295.10 and 184.43 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 295.10 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/295.10 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 295.10 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 54,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,426.03/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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