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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.10, 253.86 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.10, 253.86 and 144.69 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.10 : 253.86 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.10/253.86 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.10x = 253.86 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.10x = 36,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,729.92/184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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