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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.44, 254.70 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.44, 254.70 and 141.06 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.44 : 254.70 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.44/254.70 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.44x = 254.70 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.44x = 35,927.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,927.98/184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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