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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.90, 303.57 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.90, 303.57 and 184.44 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.90 : 303.57 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.90/303.57 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.90x = 303.57 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.90x = 55,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,990.45/219.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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