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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.55, 302.75 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.55, 302.75 and 184.55 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.55 : 302.75 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.55/302.75 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.55x = 302.75 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.55x = 55,872.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,872.35/219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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