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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.43, 297.08 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.43, 297.08 and 184.45 is: 254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.43 : 297.08 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.43/297.08 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.43x = 297.08 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.43x = 54,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,796.41/215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.36

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