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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 298.98 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 298.98 and 184.16 is: 253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 298.98 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/298.98 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 298.98 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 55,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,060.16/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.78

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