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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.33, 254.09 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.33, 254.09 and 154.91 is: 213.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.33 : 254.09 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.33/254.09 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.33x = 254.09 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.33x = 39,361.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,361.23/184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.54

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