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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 254.34 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 254.34 and 154.80 is: 214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 254.34 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/254.34 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 254.34 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 39,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,371.83/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.02

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