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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.95, 300.54 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.95, 300.54 and 184.63 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.95 : 300.54 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.95/300.54 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.95x = 300.54 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.95x = 55,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,489.77/217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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