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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 254.44 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 254.44 and 136.52 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 254.44 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/254.44 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 254.44 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 34,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,736.00/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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