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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.19, 253.79 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.19, 253.79 and 154.58 is: 212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.19 : 253.79 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.19/253.79 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.19x = 253.79 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.19x = 39,230.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,230.09/184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.99

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