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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 322.93 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 322.93 and 184.74 is: 276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 322.93 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/322.93 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 322.93 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 59,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,658.09/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.58

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