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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.30, 254.24 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.30, 254.24 and 149.37 is: 206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.30 : 254.24 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.30/254.24 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.30x = 254.24 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.30x = 37,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,975.40/184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.05

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