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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 254.30 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 254.30 and 131.82 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 254.30 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/254.30 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 254.30 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 33,521.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,521.17/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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