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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 254.07 and 151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 254.07 and 151.40 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 254.07 = 151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/254.07 = 151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 254.07 × 151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 38,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,464.93/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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