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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 254.87 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 254.87 and 138.49 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 254.87 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/254.87 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 254.87 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 35,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,296.95/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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