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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.11, 253.78 and 137.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.11, 253.78 and 137.41 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.11 : 253.78 = 137.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.11/253.78 = 137.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.11x = 253.78 × 137.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.11x = 34,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,871.91/184.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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