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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.28, 254.14 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.28, 254.14 and 147.42 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.28 : 254.14 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.28/254.14 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.28x = 254.14 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.28x = 37,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,464.95/184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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