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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.82, 300.81 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.82, 300.81 and 184.32 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.82 : 300.81 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.82/300.81 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.82x = 300.81 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.82x = 55,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,445.30/217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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