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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.15, 253.96 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.15, 253.96 and 147.30 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.15 : 253.96 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.15/253.96 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.15x = 253.96 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.15x = 37,408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,408.31/184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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