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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.12, 295.14 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.12, 295.14 and 184.54 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.12 : 295.14 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.12/295.14 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.12x = 295.14 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.12x = 54,465.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,465.14/214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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