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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 337.70 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 337.70 and 184.60 is: 276.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 337.70 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/337.70 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 337.70 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 62,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,339.42/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.57

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