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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.44, 254.54 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.44, 254.54 and 147.87 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.44 : 254.54 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.44/254.54 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.44x = 254.54 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.44x = 37,638.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,638.83/184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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