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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.33, 296.93 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.33, 296.93 and 184.34 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.33 : 296.93 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.33/296.93 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.33x = 296.93 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.33x = 54,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,735.90/215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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