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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.05, 254.31 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.05, 254.31 and 147.51 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.05 : 254.31 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.05/254.31 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.05x = 254.31 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.05x = 37,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,513.27/184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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