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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.23, 300.03 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.23, 300.03 and 184.15 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.23 : 300.03 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.23/300.03 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.23x = 300.03 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.23x = 55,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,250.52/217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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