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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.47, 297.10 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.47, 297.10 and 184.29 is: 254.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.47 : 297.10 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.47/297.10 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.47x = 297.10 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.47x = 54,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,752.56/215.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.11

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