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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.23, 302.09 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.23, 302.09 and 184.20 is: 253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.23 : 302.09 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.23/302.09 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.23x = 302.09 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.23x = 55,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,644.98/219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.82

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