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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 320.96 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 320.96 and 184 is: 275.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 320.96 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/320.96 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 320.96 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 59,056.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,056.64/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.86

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