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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 297.57 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 297.57 and 184.82 is: 254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 297.57 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/297.57 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 297.57 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 54,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,996.09/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.85

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