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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.33, 276.36 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.33, 276.36 and 152.14 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.33 : 276.36 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.33/276.36 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.33x = 276.36 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.33x = 42,045.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,045.41/184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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