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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.22, 254.25 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.22, 254.25 and 153.09 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.22 : 254.25 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.22/254.25 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.22x = 254.25 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.22x = 38,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,923.13/184.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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