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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.54, 302.97 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.54, 302.97 and 184.50 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.54 : 302.97 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.54/302.97 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.54x = 302.97 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.54x = 55,897.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,897.97/219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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