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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.00, 296.48 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.00, 296.48 and 184.01 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.00 : 296.48 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.00/296.48 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.00x = 296.48 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.00x = 54,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,555.11/215.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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