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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.49, 302.86 and 184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.49, 302.86 and 184.39 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.49 : 302.86 = 184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.49/302.86 = 184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.49x = 302.86 × 184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.49x = 55,844.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,844.36/219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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