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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.18, 254.29 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.18, 254.29 and 149.37 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.18 : 254.29 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.18/254.29 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.18x = 254.29 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.18x = 37,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,983.30/184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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