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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 296.65 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 296.65 and 184.14 is: 253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 296.65 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/296.65 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 296.65 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 54,624.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,624.21/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.92

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