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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.28, 325.14 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.28, 325.14 and 184.60 is: 277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.28 : 325.14 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.28/325.14 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.28x = 325.14 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.28x = 60,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,020.84/216.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.51

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