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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 303.28 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 303.28 and 184.74 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 303.28 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/303.28 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 303.28 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 56,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,027.95/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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