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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.46, 254.40 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.46, 254.40 and 147.61 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.46 : 254.40 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.46/254.40 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.46x = 254.40 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.46x = 37,550.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550.79/184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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