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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.30, 254.06 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.30, 254.06 and 140.56 is: 193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.30 : 254.06 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.30/254.06 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.30x = 254.06 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.30x = 35,710.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710.67/184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.76

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