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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.60, 254.90 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.60, 254.90 and 184.20 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.60 : 254.90 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.60/254.90 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.60x = 254.90 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.60x = 46,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,952.58/184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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