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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.60, 254.62 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.60, 254.62 and 147.75 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.60 : 254.62 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.60/254.62 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.60x = 254.62 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.60x = 37,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,620.11/184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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