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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.39, 305.24 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.39, 305.24 and 184.04 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.39 : 305.24 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.39/305.24 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.39x = 305.24 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.39x = 56,176.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,176.37/221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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