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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 253.71 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 253.71 and 154.98 is: 213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 253.71 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/253.71 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 253.71 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 39,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,319.98/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.53

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