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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.30, 254.43 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.30, 254.43 and 142.76 is: 197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.30 : 254.43 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.30/254.43 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.30x = 254.43 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.30x = 36,320.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,320.44/184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.08

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