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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.33, 254.43 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.33, 254.43 and 137.86 is: 190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.33 : 254.43 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.33/254.43 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.33x = 254.43 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.33x = 35,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,075.72/184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.29

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