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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.45, 296.55 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.45, 296.55 and 184.26 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.45 : 296.55 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.45/296.55 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.45x = 296.55 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.45x = 54,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,642.30/215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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