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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 299.48 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 299.48 and 184.40 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 299.48 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/299.48 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 299.48 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 55,224.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,224.11/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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