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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 297.38 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 297.38 and 184.55 is: 254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 297.38 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/297.38 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 297.38 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 54,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,880.45/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.45

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