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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 253.86 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 253.86 and 142.74 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 253.86 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/253.86 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 253.86 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 36,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,235.98/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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