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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.65, 254.66 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.65, 254.66 and 147.80 is: 203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.65 : 254.66 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.65/254.66 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.65x = 254.66 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.65x = 37,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,636.74/184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.83

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