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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.33, 254.45 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.33, 254.45 and 149.27 is: 206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.33 : 254.45 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.33/254.45 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.33x = 254.45 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.33x = 37,981.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,981.01/184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.05

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