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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.19, 276.33 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.19, 276.33 and 153.39 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.19 : 276.33 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.19/276.33 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.19x = 276.33 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.19x = 42,386.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,386.26/184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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