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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.47, 254.34 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.47, 254.34 and 152.97 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.47 : 254.34 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.47/254.34 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.47x = 254.34 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.47x = 38,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,905.12/184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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