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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 322.08 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 322.08 and 184.18 is: 275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 322.08 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/322.08 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 322.08 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 59,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,320.69/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.76

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