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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.66, 254.65 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.66, 254.65 and 145.25 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.66 : 254.65 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.66/254.65 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.66x = 254.65 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.66x = 36,987.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,987.91/184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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