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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.46, 254.28 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.46, 254.28 and 145.58 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.46 : 254.28 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.46/254.28 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.46x = 254.28 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.46x = 37,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,018.08/184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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