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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.90, 325.47 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.90, 325.47 and 184.77 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.90 : 325.47 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.90/325.47 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.90x = 325.47 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.90x = 60,137.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,137.09/216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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