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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 253.67 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 253.67 and 154.50 is: 212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 253.67 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/253.67 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 253.67 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 39,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,191.24/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.97

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