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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.04, 254.02 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.04, 254.02 and 149.48 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.04 : 254.02 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.04/254.02 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.04x = 254.02 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.04x = 37,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,970.91/184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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