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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.36, 253.89 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.36, 253.89 and 147.41 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.36 : 253.89 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.36/253.89 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.36x = 253.89 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.36x = 37,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,425.92/184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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