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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.53, 254.28 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.53, 254.28 and 142.62 is: 196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.53 : 254.28 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.53/254.28 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.53x = 254.28 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.53x = 36,265.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,265.41/184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.53

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