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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.30, 254.70 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.30, 254.70 and 147.40 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.30 : 254.70 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.30/254.70 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.30x = 254.70 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.30x = 37,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,542.78/184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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