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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.43, 254.61 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.43, 254.61 and 145.01 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.43 : 254.61 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.43/254.61 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.43x = 254.61 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.43x = 36,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,919.72/184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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