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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.26, 253.86 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.26, 253.86 and 151.44 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.26 : 253.86 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.26/253.86 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.26x = 253.86 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.26x = 38,444.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,444.56/184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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