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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 301.90 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 301.90 and 184.17 is: 253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 301.90 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/301.90 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 301.90 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 55,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,600.92/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.68

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