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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.04, 253.89 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.04, 253.89 and 147.11 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.04 : 253.89 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.04/253.89 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.04x = 253.89 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.04x = 37,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349.76/184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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