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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.64, 303.06 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.64, 303.06 and 184.60 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.64 : 303.06 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.64/303.06 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.64x = 303.06 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.64x = 55,944.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,944.88/219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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