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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.82, 297.62 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.82, 297.62 and 184.84 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.82 : 297.62 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.82/297.62 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.82x = 297.62 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.82x = 55,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,012.08/215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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