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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.46, 277.94 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.46, 277.94 and 152.68 is: 230.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.46 : 277.94 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.46/277.94 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.46x = 277.94 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.46x = 42,435.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,435.88/184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.05

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