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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.27, 254.43 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.27, 254.43 and 144.87 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.27 : 254.43 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.27/254.43 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.27x = 254.43 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.27x = 36,859.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,859.27/184.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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