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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.19, 254.08 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.19, 254.08 and 134.33 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.19 : 254.08 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.19/254.08 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.19x = 254.08 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.19x = 34,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,130.14/184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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