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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 254.24 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 254.24 and 114.28 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 254.24 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/254.24 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 254.24 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 29,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,054.55/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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