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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 254.07 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 254.07 and 147.33 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 254.07 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/254.07 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 254.07 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 37,432.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,432.13/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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