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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.45, 295.24 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.45, 295.24 and 184.83 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.45 : 295.24 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.45/295.24 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.45x = 295.24 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.45x = 54,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,569.21/214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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