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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.99, 322.47 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.99, 322.47 and 184.61 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.99 : 322.47 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.99/322.47 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.99x = 322.47 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.99x = 59,531.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,531.19/214.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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