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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.36, 254.20 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.36, 254.20 and 135.24 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.36 : 254.20 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.36/254.20 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.36x = 254.20 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.36x = 34,378.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,378.01/184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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