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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 324.95 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 324.95 and 184.54 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 324.95 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/324.95 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 324.95 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 59,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,966.27/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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