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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 297.54 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 297.54 and 184.50 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 297.54 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/297.54 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 297.54 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 54,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,896.13/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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